5th Annual DIY Festival @ Craft Lake City Aug 9 - 10

Craft Lake City, a 501-C3 charitable organization, is nearing the commencement of their 5th Annual DIY Festival Presented by Whole Foods Trolley Square. The DIY Festival will be held for an inaugural two days this year, beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 from 5–10 p.m. and resuming on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 12-10 p.m. at the Gallivan Center.

The Craft Lake City DIY Festival is an annual, outdoor event that features over 200 local vendors and artisans specializing in handmade art in a variety of mediums, including silk-screened posters, progressive crafts, reconstructed clothing, jewelry, letter-pressed books and more. The festival will also feature craft foodies and vintage vendors. In addition to the art and handmade goods, over 50 talented and local performers and musicians will provide entertainment across two stages: The 90.1 FM KUER Stage and the 90.9FM KRCL Stage. Buskers will also perform acoustic sets adjacent to the SLUG MagazineLounge Presented by Yelp.

This year is the DIY Festival’s second featuring DIY Engineers inside Craft Lake City’s Science & Technology building on 200 S. at the Gallivan Plaza. Exhibitors in this category will showcase items handmade and programmed through electronic tools and computers. This building will also host the inaugural Sumo Bot Competition on Saturday, in which DIY Engineers and students will pit mini robots against each other in the ring to claim victory and a First Place prize.

In addition to craft food vendors, commercial food vendors and food trucks will also be making a stop at the DIY Festival, and meals and snacks will be available to attendees for purchase.

The Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Whole Foods Trolley Square is free and open to the public. More information can be found at craftlakecity.com.

NEWS: ARTicles

The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools reported on the effect of the sequestration of 45 school districts that receive what is known as ‘impact aid.’ Impact aid is provided by the federal government to schools that educate children who live on Indian reservations, military bases or in low-income housing. The government assistance is intended to make up for decreased property taxes in school systems located on federal land. In total, the more than 1,300 schools that receive impact aid will get $60 million less than expected this year. Schools are dealing with the cuts by deferring maintenance or technology purchases, eliminating staff, increasing class sizes, reducing professional development and cutting back on extracurricular programs or transportation routes. Four districts eliminated programs such as art, music, physical education or field trips for the current school year.

New York City artist Adarsh Alphons wants to remedy the gap in art classes and public education, while simultaneously restoring youth programming libraries, where budget cuts have eliminated thousands of hours of programming. His organization, Project Art, is turning the library into a studio where low-income children can take art classes. “A lot of public school kids in Harlem are still sent to the libraries after school where there are no activities,” says Alphons.

Discussions about having high school students create a public art project started more than a year ago in Lake Zurich, Illinois. More than 20 students in the district’s now-graduated Advanced Placement studio art class created a 40 foot mural on a village parks department wall. Now it's hoped the high school can deliver more public art to Lake Zurich. "It's through these types of projects you're able to communicate with the stakeholders at all levels," high school art teacher Matt Winkelman said. "Many small towns have used murals as a way to share history, affirm heritage and enliven public life," said local art historian Olivia Gude. "I would hope that every suburban town thinks about how public art, especially by its own residents, can contribute a sense of vitality to public space."

ZAP Brown Bags @ Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks

ZAP Brown bags are scheduled on the Third Monday of each month from noon - 1:00pm

August 19th
The Community Foundation of Utah - Our Role in your success LoveUTGiveUT, grantmaking and training opportunities
Guest Speaker: Fraser Nelson, The Community Foundation of Utah
Room N4017/North Bldg. of the Salt Lake County Gov't Center 2001 South State Street

September 16th
Strategic Planning
Guest Speakers: Sarah George, Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU), and Gretchen Dietrich, Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)
Room N4017/North Bldg. of the Salt Lake County Gov't Center 2001 South State Street

October 21st
Follow-up to April's Brown Bag: Building your network - preparing for the Zoo, Arts and Parks renewal
Guest Speaker: Carter Livingston, Strategies 360
Room N4017/North Bldg. of the Salt Lake County Gov't Center 2001 South State Street

November 18th
Good Tier II ZAP Applications According to the Board
Guest Speakers: Tier II Board members
Room N1100 Council Chambers/North Bldg. SLCo Government Center 2001 S. State Street

The Flaming Lips with CSS @ Twilight Concert Series (SLC: July 25)

Twilight Concert Series: The Flaming Lips with CSS

July 25 - 7PM

One of the downtown highlights of summer in Salt Lake City is the Twilight Concert Series. The concerts present a wide range of outstanding musicians from across the country and around the world.

On the 25th, catch the The Flaming Lips and CSS in Pioneer Park. The Flaming Lips are three decades into a fascinating career driven by lush, multi-layered psychedelic rock songs and life-changing stage shows, which reflect the innovative group’s firm belief that concerts should be bold adventures!

CSS is a Brazilian rock band from São Paulo. The band was labeled as part of the explosion of the new rave scene. 

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the entrance to Pioneer Park. For more information on the rest of the shows going on this summer, go to twilightconcertseries.com

Ring Around the Rose @ Repertory Dance Theatre (SLC: September 14)

Repertory Dance Theatre presents Ring Around the Rose 2013-2014

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center 138 West 300 South | Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Tickets $5 | Available through ArtTix (801-355-ARTS)

Salt Lake City, UT -- Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) presents Ring Around the Rose, a 'wiggle-friendly' series of performances for children and families. This unique series explores the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling by presenting professional artists in a fun and approachable format. Each show begins at 11:00 am at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center and runs for one hour. Audiences are invited to participate in different ways in each show so children have an opportunity to experience the arts first-hand while in a professional stage setting.  We have a great season coming up with some annual favorites and the return of some old classics. RDT will start the season on September 14 with a dance/art collaboration and we're bringing back two favorites from last year - Hatch Music & Magic and Spy Hop / Utah Film Center. With everything from dance to theatre to film, there are plenty of opportunities to get your feet stomping and mind buzzing! Ring Around the Rose 2013-2014 Season September 14 | Repertory Dance Theatre Dance, draw, and discover the arts with RDT as they help the audience "draw a dance!" Everyone can doodle, but how would you make that into a dance? Join RDT while they make a 2D drawing into a 3D dance. October 12 | Tablado FlamencoLearn all about the rhythms and movements of this Latin-inspired dance with the artists of Tablado! This talented company combines the vigor and passion of traditional Flamenco in a friendly and inviting environment. November 9 | Tanner Dance Celebrate the art of modern dance as some of Utah's most talented young dancers take the stage! These dancers present a fantastic show for all ages.  December 14 | Hatch Music & Magic Returning for the second year, an enchanting magic show accompanied by live classical piano & violin. This unique ensemble performance features deceptionist Richard Hatch, violinist Rosemary Kimura Hatch, and pianist Jonathan Hatch and combines classical music and magic from the greats! January 11 | Ballet West Experience the life of a prima ballerina & find out what it's really like to dance on those tippy toes! This show introduces both children and their parents to the magical world of ballet in a fun and approachable way. February 8 | Spy Hop / Utah Film Center Explore the fascinating world of film with these young experts. Watch & participate in film-making first hand! SpyHop and the Utah Film Center are teaming up to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of film as well as some fun films for kids. Check out this video from last year's show March 8 | African Drums Learn some new dance moves and pick up a new beat in our most hands-on show of the year! Andy Jones from Djembe Direct & and the African Heartwood project brings his large collection of drums to share with the audience. Come up on stage and learn some dance moves from West Africa and beat the dozens of different types of drums!  April 12 | Mama's Wranglers Returning to the Ring Around the Rose stage for the third time, this family of fiddlers never fail to entertain. From classic to contemporary country hits, this group will have you clapping & stomping to the beat from the very beginning. May 10 | University of Utah Youth Theatre Utah's premiere young actor training program performs musical theatre hits! The students at University of Utah Youth Theatre celebrate the joy and magic of live performance, and radiate that joy through the audience.

The Rose Exposed @ Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (SLC: Aug 30-31)

1,000+ Expected to Attend 2nd Annual Arts Festival, The Rose Exposed Aug 30-31, 2013

6 Performing Arts Orgs Come Together to Offer Performances, Workshops, Classes, and More

Bill Allred of X96’s Radio from Hell to Host the Friday Variety Show

The six resident performing arts companies at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center join forces for a second annual celebration of the best dance, theatre, and music in SLC.

Friday August 30 - Saturday August 31, 2013

The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center is located at 138 W Broadway (300 S), SLC

7pm Aug 30: Variety Show - sample Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, Plan-B Theatre, Pygmalion Theatre Company, Repertory Dance Theatre, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, and SBDance ($15 tickets). |

 9am - 4pm Aug 31: FREE classes, activities, readings, workshops, open rehearsals, and performances for all ages. Free (but tickets required for entry). Schedule below.

TICKETS: www.roseXposed.org. One free ticket grants admission to all free events on Saturday August 31st. $15 Variety Show tickets are available online at roseXposed.org, in person at any ArtTix outlet, or by calling 801.355.ARTS (2787

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VARIETY SHOW DETAILS: Aug 30

Friday, August 30th at 7pm, $15. Tickets at www.roseXposed.org, in person at any ArtTix outlet, or by calling 801.355.ARTS (2787). Jeanne Wagner Auditorium at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway (300 S), SLC.

The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation’s featured artist for the Rose Exposed is a young pianist who took home a top prize in the 2012 Bachauer International Young Artists Piano Competition. Chosen to compete in Salt Lake City from a pool of over 300 pianists who auditioned worldwide, this performer was then selected as one of the very best of this elite group of young international pianists.

Plan-B Theatre Company presents GET UP AGAIN, a comic monologue about bullies and what happens when a weakling stands up.  It will tour elementary schools in Salt Lake and Davis Counties as part ofDIFFERENT=AMAZING in the spring of 2014.  Featuring Matthew Ivan Bennett (also the playwright) and Stephanie Howell, directed by Kirt Bateman.

Pygmalion Theatre Company will have two segments: 1) WHEN PYGS FLY – Two great tunes sung by folks who would never be cast to sing them in shows and 2) A monologue from MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD. Utterly unpredictable, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

Repertory Dance Theatre performs For Betty, which was originally choreographed in 1970 by former RDT dancer/choreographer, Bill Evans. With music by Antonio Vivaldi, this joyous piece will be re-constructed and performed on RDT’s fall show Legacy in October.

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company offers a glimpse into a brand new contemporary dance work choreographed by its new Artistic Director, Daniel Charon. The company’s six formidable dancers will propel themselves into evocative yet ever-dissolving moments as they grapple with the nature of temporary relationships. This piece will premiere in its entirety later this season.

SB Dance performs an excerpt from Of Meat and Marrow, a Rock Opera Dance Circus coming to you this Halloween and featuring live music by Totem and Taboo.

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FREE EVENTS: AUG 31

COMPLETE AUG 31 SCHEDULE arranged by time, all events are free

9:00 – 10:30 am | West Studio

ADULT MOVEMENT CLASS | Increase creativity, fitness and longevity through movement, including a wide variety of movement styles. Open to all ages, specifically ages 40 and over. Taught by RDT dancer, Aaron Wood.

9:00 – 10:30am | Mezzanine

SPORTY YOGA BY SB DANCE | This is a more athletic, turbo-charge take on the great American past-time. A moderate level of fitness recommended– run half a mile at a 9min/mi pace, 5 pushups. Enuf mental toughness to resist spending a hundred bucks on a pair of tights.

10 – 10:45am | Jeanne Wagner Theatre

LIFE AS A PIANIST BY GINA BACHAUER INTERNATIONAL PIANO FOUNDATION | The featured artist for the Rose Exposed is a young pianist who took home a top prize in the 2012 Bachauer International Young Artists Piano Competition. Chosen to compete in Salt Lake City from a pool of over 300 pianists who auditioned worldwide, this performer was then selected as one of the very best of this elite group of young international pianists. Find out what it’s like to be a professional pianist in this intimate seminar.

10:30 – 11:30am | Mezzanine

PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP BY RIRIE-WOODBURY |  Taught by Company artists, this workshop is designed for children and parents to work together on an equal level to creatively problem solve through movement and share in the joy of dance. At least one parent or guardian, per family, will need to participate.

10:30 – noon | West Studio

AFRICAN DANCING WITH LIVE DRUMMING BY REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE | A fast-moving, “follow-along” experience with West African and Congolese movement styles. Taught in an exciting and nurturing atmosphere to live drumming. Open to all levels and ages 16+.

10:30 – 11:45am | Black Box

PROFESSIONAL TRICKS FOR MAKEUP AND COSTUME BY PYGMALION THEATRE | Learn from Pygmalion Theatre professionals how to make your home made costumes and make-up look terrific: for Halloween, for your kids shows, for that special party where you need to look fabulous.

12pm | Jeanne Wagner Theatre

PETER AND THE WOLF PRESENTED BY PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY AND GINA BACHAUER INTERNATIONAL PIANO FOUNDATION | PETER AND THE WOLF by Sergei Prokofiev is an interactive journey through the classic story of the hungry wolf, the ill-fated duck, the fortunate cat, the fearless little bird, and the brave and cunning Peter.  PETER AND THE WOLF originated at The Rose Exposed last year and has since toured to 29 elementary schools and more than 12,000 students in Salt Lake and Davis Counties.  The 45-minute program also features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s SONATA IN C MAJOR and Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from his ballet RODEO. Narrated by Jay Perry with Kary Billings on piano, directed by Christy Summerhays.

1pm | Black Box

STAGED READING OF MIASMA BY ERIC SAMUELSEN, PRESENTED BY PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY | MIASMA is the smell of fear, the smell of a fractured and unhealthy family, the smell of money.  In 90 minutes Utah playwright Eric Samuelsen touches on the grim realities of contemporary agribusiness, the evolution of the traditional American West, illegal immigration, homosexuality, apocalyptic Christianity, drug trafficking and corporate culture. Joe Debevc and April Fossen from Plan-B’s 2006 world premiere cast are joined by Stephanie Howell and Bob Nelson.  Directed by Christy Summerhays.

1:00-3:00 pm | West Studio

OPEN REHEARSAL BY RDT | Watch an RDT Open Rehearsal with choreographer, and RDT alumni, Bill Evans. Dancers will be preparing for the 2013-2014 season and rehearsing Evans’ pieces, For Betty(originally choreographed in 1970) and Jukebox (originally choreographed in 1974).

3:00-4:00 pm | Blackbox

Cultural Confidential: Artist Talk, A Plan-B Theatre / SB Dance event  With playwrights Eric Samuelsen, Matthew Ivan Bennett, and Debora Threedy | Get to know three acclaimed playwrights as they discuss videos of art that influenced them and continues to delight them. We'll watch terrific short scenes, re-interpretations, and some total surprises. Join the conversation by chiming in with questions and your own responses.

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Ha: Breath of Life @ The Utah Cultural Celebration Center (West Valley City: July 25-26)

Straight from the Island of Oahu – The Polynesian Cultural Center Brings Traveling Version of Ha: Breath of Life to Utah July 25 – 26  

WHAT:           The Utah Cultural Celebration Center proudly presents the one-hour traveling version of the Polynesian Cultural Center's latest production Ha: Breath of Life.  Rich in culture, the production includes three-time World Fireknife Champion, David Galeai – an audience favorite. The award-winning show features original musical compositions and dance choreography from New Zealand, Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, the PCC is Hawaii's #1 paid tourist attraction since 1963.

                       

WHEN:          Thursday, July 25

Gates open at 7:30

                        Ha: Breath of Life at 8:00 p.m.

                        Friday, July 26         

Gates open at 7:30

                        Ha: Breath of Life at 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:        Utah Cultural Celebration Center

                        Outdoor Amphitheater

1355 West 3100 South

West Valley City, Utah 84119

TICKETS:     $10

Tickets may be purchased online at https://uccc.webconnex.com/PCC Everyone must have a ticket for admission. 

                                                                       

STORY:         This is every man’s story, told through the life of a Polynesian man named Mana. Journey along with young Mana as he is born out of the turmoil of a capsized canoe, washed upon the shores of life to find his way. He and his parents find refuge in Tonga and learn the importance of community. Little Mana celebrates his early years of life in Hawai‘i with the customary birthday lū‘au marking his survival in the world. We next see Mana as a young boy in Aotearoa, or New Zealand, where he is growing and becoming a young man. As he comes upon a beautiful maiden named Lani in Samoa, he learns about falling in love and earning the acceptance of her family. With love comes marriage and soon Mana and Lani are taking their vows in the romantic setting of Tahiti. War touches their lives in Fiji and Mana is saddened by the death of his father. The story begins again with the celebration of life as Mana and Lani welcome their new baby into the world.

PCC FACTS:          

•         The PCC will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year (2013), with an alumni evening show featuring performers from 1963-today.

•         In 2009 the PCC launched an incredible new $3 million night show in Hawaii, “Ha, Breath of Life,” featuring more than 100 Polynesian performers.

•       The PCC will perform at the Cultural Center two days only (July 25 and 26) giving the public an inside look at the award-winning night show.

•       Since 1963, the PCC has entertained more than 36 million visitors while preserving and portraying the culture, arts and crafts of Polynesia.

For more information about this and other exhibits or events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, please call 801-965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org, ‘like’ us on facebook at facebook.com/CulturalCelebration or follow us on twitter @WVCUCCC.

NEWS: DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE Release 2012 Economic benchmark report

DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE Release 2012 Economic benchmark report

Annual study shows a strong year for the downtown economy, highlights new investment in the urban center

Salt Lake City (July 17, 2013) – The Downtown Alliance and global real estate firm, CBRE, Inc., released the annual Economic Benchmark Report on Tuesday, July 16 at the Inaugural Downtown Symposium. The report presents facts about the downtown economy for stakeholders, property owners, civic leaders and residents to help gauge opportunities for improvement and growth within downtown.

Economic indicators in the study include: infill development, retail, employment and wages, office and housing market conditions. The impact from entertainment, culture, conventions and tourism is also highlighted. This edition of the benchmark study, recently cited in a New York Times article, collects historic data to highlight trends and growth within the 1.08 square mile district, with a focus on the 2012-2013 budget year.

“Salt Lake City’s commercial real estate market continues to reflect a strong local economy. Healthy job growth is creating a substantial amount of demand for office space, and this growth is expected to continue, resulting in a very positive outlook for the office market,” said Mark Bouchard, Senior Managing Director, CBRE.

“With regard to the retail market, the addition of City Creek has created renewed vitality along Main Street, attracting new retailers to downtown. As one of the few areas that can accommodate large amounts of near-term growth, the outlook for downtown is very bright indeed.”

An important fact highlighted in the Times article, gleaned from this study, is the impact of the $1.5 billion City Creek Center mixed-use development project. In its inaugural year, the center injected $209 million in sales to the downtown economy, resulting in a 36% increase in retail spending.

According to the report, one of the indicators of success in a downtown area is infill development, which helps increase traffic congestions, save open space and promote vibrancy and density. In 2012, infill development continued at unprecedented levels. Total project value either under construction or set to break ground in 2013 is over $793.6 million. "We appreciate what Salt Lake City has done to support development and encourage investment in our downtown,” said Jason Mathis, Downtown Alliance Executive Director. “We share a common vision in the redevelopment of surface parking lots and increased urban density, a vision that will continue to progress by making development easier and more profitable in downtown."

Continued investment in downtown is expected. Projects such as 101 Tower, 111 South Main, several housing developments and The New Performing Arts Center are in various stages of planning and construction. Potential projects, such as a large convention center hotel, could increase investment in downtown, as well as bolster employment and tourism.

The Benchmark Study can be downloaded at:

http://www.downtownslc.org/workslc/economic-benchmark-study

New York Times article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/10/realestate/commercial/mormon-backed-mall-breathes-life-into-salt-lake-city.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&pagewanted=all&adxnnlx=1373473770-YyDgmnh801VUsSZk2g9pcg

The Downtown Alliance is dedicated to building a dynamic and divers community that is the regional center for culture, commerce and entertainment. For more information, visit downtownslc.org

Madani Opening Recpetion @ Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (SLC: Oct 4)

UMOCA Announces the 2013 Doctorow $15,000 Prize Winner

Solo Show Opening Reception OCT 4, 2013
FREE ADMISSION

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation are pleased to announce that L.A. based artist Tala Madani is the recipient of the 2013 Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting.  In addition to a $15,000 cash award, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) will host a solo exhibition of Madani’s artwork from October 4, 2013 through January 4, 2014.

Maggie Willis, Interim Director of UMOCA states: “By being the home of the Catherine Doctorow Prize for Contemporary Painting, the residents of Utah are given an incredible opportunity to experience cutting-edge work from the nation’s leading painters. The engaging quality of Tala Madani’s work is certain to initiate dialogue among our visitors; I am thrilled that UMOCA will present Madani’s work this fall.”

Tala Madani (b. 1981 in Iran) creates drawings, paintings, and animations depicting humorously grotesque scenarios of male vulnerability and fraternal idiocy. Merging the satire of R. Crumb with the palette of Morris Louis, the language of her paintings oscillates between figuration and abstraction, seriousness and comedy.

It is this passionate dedication to a visionary practice in painting that exemplifies the spirit of the Catherine Doctorow Prize.

Suzanne Larson, daughter of Catherine Doctorow, remarked: "Catherine Doctorow was a prolific contemporary painter in the 1950's and 1060's. All of her family at the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation are very proud to have established the Catherine Doctorow Prize at UMOCA. We know she would be delighted that her love of painting is creating a place today for emerging and mid-career artists to flourish."

The process that led to the selection of Madani’s work was a rigorous one.  UMOCA received nominations from leading curators, critics, gallerists, historians, and educators around the country.  The nominations were then submitted for review by two separate juries. The finalist jury included:

Adam Bateman- Artist and Curator. His sculptures and sculptural videos, photos, installations, and drawings have been exhibited internationally and across the United States. He is also the director and curator at CUAC, an artist-run, non-profit gallery which aims to connect the international contemporary art community with Utah's local art community. 

Szanne Larson- Executive Director of the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation since 2010.  Suzanne is a sculptor/glass artist, giving her an understanding of the importance of supporting the arts and the critical relationship between arts education and mental health. She has worked in corporate and government arenas gaining an awareness of the time consuming complexities of obtaining funding. Suzanne intends to keep DFF approachable and communicative to increase the efficiency with which the Foundation operates and help grantees to do what they do best.

Paul (Monty) Paret- Associate Professor of Art History and Associate Dean of the Honors College at the University of Utah, where he writes and teaches on modern and contemporary art and visual culture. His research concerns the Bauhaus, the relationship of sculpture to the visual and material culture of modernity, and issues of land use in contemporary art.

Chris Wiley- Artist, writer and curator.  As a writer, he is a regular contributor to Frieze, ArtForum.com, and Kaleidoscope, where he is also an Editor-at-Large.  As a curator, he has worked on numerous exhibitions at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, and most recently as a curatorial advisor and head catalog writer for the 55th Venice Biennale.  He is represented by Nicelle Beauchene Gallery in New York.

JOB: Development Assistant @ Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (Deadline: July 19, 2013)

The Development Department is searching for a Development Assistant to provide administrative support in the following areas:

Primary Responsiblities:

1)            Comprehensive Campaign:

·         Managing the logistics of prospecting pools; serving as Campaign liaison with other departments and groups; facilitating Campaign meetings and briefings; supporting senior development staff with board and donor relations; and organizing and maintaining Campaign files and materials.

2)            General Fundraising:

·         Providing administrative support to the V.P. of Development; providing general administrative support to Development team with mailings and special projects; taking minutes as necessary; attending fundraising activities, concerts, and performances as required; and assuming additional responsibilities and performing special projects as needed or directed.

Contact Leslie Peterson: lpeterson@usuo.org